In a historic move, human rights group JusticeMakers Bangladesh has launched an urgent call for the decriminalization of homosexuality in the country. The organization has petitioned the Honourable President of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to repeal Section 377 of the Bangladesh Penal Code, which criminalizes consensual sexual acts between adults of the same sex.
According to the petition, Section 377 is discriminatory and violates the human rights of individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+). The law has resulted in negative stereotypes and attitudes towards the LGBTQ+ community in Bangladesh, leading to murder, rape, harassment, arrest, physical assault, and persecution based on sexual orientation or gender identity.
Repealing Section 377 would demonstrate that discrimination and persecution based on sexual orientation or gender identity are unacceptable in a modern and progressive society. It would also provide legal protection to individuals who identify as LGBTQ+ and allow them to live without fear of harassment or arrest.
JusticeMakers Bangladesh is urging the Honourable President to take immediate action to decriminalize homosexuality in Bangladesh and protect individuals from discrimination and persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. The organization is also calling on individuals, groups, and organizations in Bangladesh and around the world to support and sign the petition, ensuring the fundamental human rights of the LGBTQI+ community in Bangladesh.
Advocate Shahanur Islam, Founder Secretary General of JusticeMakers Bangladesh, has emphasized the importance of treating all individuals equally under the law, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. Discrimination and persecution based on sexual orientation or gender identity are violations of human rights and are not aligned with the values of a modern and progressive society.
To sign the petition click the link: https://www.change.org/p/urgent-call-for-decriminalization-of-homosexuality-in-bangladesh?redirect=false
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